Proof is in the doing - learn by doing and taking risks
Your gut is your best advisor – listen to your instincts
Negotiate to Win – Use diplomacy
Work with people you like
think positively
Swim against the tide comfort zone can pull you under
Money is not always the bottom line – it can be a scorecard, not the final score
See the whole picture, but be prepared for the picture to change
Avoid fixed patterns – be open and flexible
Speed kills – the competition – get right to the point - “If you can’t write you idea on the back of my calling card, you don’t have a clear idea” - David Belasco
Do more – Always do more - constantly try to top yourself
Concentrate on the target and not the weapon
Tips to toughen up
Become a planner – examine every project in detail
Realistically assess the greatest downside liability for each potential problem that you face
Build a financial cushion that will allow you to avoid being squeezed when problems and delays occur